Meaning and origin of the Name Christina

The name Christina is a very common name, and it is most commonly used to name girls. The name Christina is of Latin origin and is the feminine form of the name Christian. The meaning of Christina is a ‘follower of Christ’. Christina is the name of an early saint who was tortured by her father, who was a pagan.

Christina is used as a name primarily in English and German-speaking countries. A variant of Christina is Christiana. Christina is found in the following languages: Danish, Norwegian, German, and Swedish. Christina as a first name is most popular in the following American States: Maryland, Delaware, and Alaska.

Popularity

In terms of popularity, the name Christina is ranked at the 130th position of the most used names in the US. The name has been a part of the United States 500 most popular names since 1880 when the Social Security Administration began keeping these records.

In England, Christina was not in the top 100 baby girls names in 2017, it was, however, popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

Famous Females with the Name Christina

The popularity of Christina can also be supported by the number of celebrities who share the name, to include but not limited to: Christina Aguilera, Christina Ricci, Christina Milian, and Christina Hendricks.

Around 400,000 people are estimated to hold the name.

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